Fans’ Favourites Westlife And Ash Roll In – 15 April 2007

BELFAST was rocking last night after heavyweight bands Ash and Westlife rolled into town.

Fans of Downpatrick rockers Ash who were fortunate enough to grab tickets for their exclusive Stiff Kitten gig witnessed an intimate and spellbinding performance.

The gig showcased old material and new, including the band's forthcoming single, You Can't Have It All, due for release on April 16.

Last night's show was also recorded exclusively for BBC Radio One's Rory McConnell Show and Across the Line.

Meanwhile, Irish boy band Westlife wowed crowds at the Odyssey - their second-favourite venue after the Point in Dublin - for the first of four shows.

The Dublin/Sligo group - Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Nicky Byrne and Kian Egan - are still going strong nearly nine years - as screaming ladies testified last night.

Formed by Svengali manager Louis Walsh as heirs apparent to Boyzone, the foursome debuted with the chart-topping Swear It Again in 1999 - and there was no looking back.

They remain the only group to hit the UK Number One spot with their first seven singles - including If I Let You Go, Flying Without Wings and Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now).

Moreover, in 2007 Westlife have been awarded the Best Irish Pop Act for the consecutive seventh year.

Their UK album sales alone are almost 10 million and are expected to easily overtake that mark before the year's end.

Credit/Source: Thanx Gitta at www.nishakimabry.de.vu

Banned – 14 April 2007

Westlife's management have slapped a ban on the Evening Express-leaving the paper and fans in the dark.

Band bosses refused to allow media photographers into the concert unless they signed a legal document banning the use of photos in certain circumstances.

Outside management, who manage supergroup Westlife wanted us to agree to use the photographs only once in the paper and not put them on thisisaberdeen.co.uk or pass them onto fans.

So today 4,500 fans face disappointment at not being able to see pictures of the spectacular show, or support act The McDonald Brothers.

Photographers refused to be bullied into signing the restrictive document and so we were not allowed in.

As a result today we have no pictures of Westlife, the McDonald Brothers or any fans.

Evening Express editor Damian Bates said "It’s appaling that the management of bands like Westlife deny their fans the chance to enjoy photos in the Evening Express of what was a great night. Its an absolute disgrace to try to bully us into signing legal documents that ban us from using our own photos where and when we want".

Those lucky enough to get tickets for the show however were not left disappointed. And how can you go wrong with four handsome lads, 5 costumes changes and more than a dozen hit songs?

Nicky, Shane, Kian and Mark looked relaxed, refreshed and bursting with energy as they chatted, sang and danced their way through the 75 minute show.

They sang a mixture of big ballads and romantic songs such as Mandy, If I Let You Go and Coast To Coast.

Those of you lucky enough to have a ticket for tonight are in for a treat.

Credit/Source: Thanx Joanne for typing it up / Evening Express / Susan Welsh

Belfast Odyssey Arena Show – 13 April 2007

EVENT TIMINGS FOR WESTLIFE SHOWS
Doors Open: 1830hrs
Blink TV: 1905hrs
Lady Nada: 1935hrs - 1950hrs
McDonald Brothers: 1950hrs - 2010hrs
Blink TV: 2010hrs
Westlife: 2030hrs - 2200hrs
They have already performed 38 sold out shows at Odyssey Arena and now Westlife are returning to for a seventh consecutive year with The Love Tour 2007.

Shane, Mark, Kian and Nicky are a total cultural phenomenon and one of pop's most popular and successful groups. They are the biggest selling arena tour act ever. They are the only recording artistes to have won the prestigious Record of the Year four times. They have sold over 35 million records globally, had seven multi-platinum albums in the UK alone, scored a record breaking 14 UK number ones, and picked up endless Awards.

The chart topping sensations will perform tracks from their brand new album The Love Album as well as all the hits and favourites from over the years such as World of Our Own, Flying Without Wings and Unbreakable.

Credit/Source: Thanx Joanne for finding

The McDonald Brothers Supporting Westlife – 6 April 2007

X Factor favourites, The MacDonald Brothers have released a new album and are touring - get the details here.

It's the moment that Brian and Craig have been waiting for along with thousands of expectant fans across the length and breadth of the country.

The MacDonald Bros debut album has hit the shelves of records stores and supermarkets along with the first single from the album Shang a Lang.

The first single is a revamp of the Rollers' hit Shang-A-Lang, which they covered on the ITV show.

Tour details

To accompany the releases the boys are on a whirlwind tour across the country to promote the album.

This is alongside an extensive lits of live performances scheduled over the coming weeks and months including the support slot for the Westlife tour.

The debut album is a collection of feel good classic and Scottish/Celtic pop along with two self-penned numbers.

6th Apr - SECC - Westlife Tour (Glasgow)
7th Apr - SECC - Westlife Tour (Glasgow)
8th Apr - SECC - Westlife Tour (Glasgow)
10th Apr - Exhibition Centre - Westlife Tour (Aberdeen)
11th Apr - Exhibition Centre - Westlife Tour (Aberdeen)
15th Apr - Odyssey Arena - Westlife Tour (Belfast)
16th Apr - Odyssey Arena - Westlife Tour (Belfast)
30th Apr - The Point - Westlife Tour (Dublin)
1st May - The Point - Westlife Tour (Dublin)
2nd May - The Point - Westlife Tour (Dublin)

Credit/Source: GMTV / Thanx Joanne for finding

Westlife Feel The Love In Aberdeen – 6 April 2007

Irish sensations Westlife are returning next year to Aberdeen, following the success of their 2006 tour, to perform at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre’s (AECC’s) Press & Journal Arena on Tuesday, 10 April 2007 as part of their ‘The Love Tour 2007’.

“It is great is welcome back the band yet again to the AECC, where earlier this year they played two sell-out gigs as part of their ‘Face to Face 06’ Tour”, says Clarke Milloy, Managing Director, AECC. “We expect demand for tickets to be high due to the popularity of Westlife in the North East, and if their past Aberdeen concerts are anything to go by they will be memorable affairs”.

The band will be performing tracks from their forthcoming brand new album ‘The Love Album’, due to be released this November, as well as all the hits and favourites from over the years. Westlife are a total cultural phenomenon and after 8 years they are still at the top of their game. Last years album ‘Face to Face’ sold 1.1 million copies in just 3 months after its release in October, and was the biggest selling album for their record label last year.

Westlife have now performed a staggering 384 shows together since 2001 and over the years have gained countless brilliant live reviews. Their ‘Face to Face 06’ Tour was their freshest and most exciting ever, and saw the band make history as they became the first band to take to the stage of the Wembley Arena for the 21st time, the most times 1 pop act has performed there in the venues history. After performing to millions of fans on 6 sell-out arena tours, they have become the biggest selling arena tour act ever. Add to this, winning the prestigious Record of the Year 4 times; 35 million global record sales; 7 multi-platinum albums in the UK, and numerous other awards, Westlife are presently the biggest vocal band in the world.

Credit/Source: AECC / Thanx Joanne for typing it up

The Unconventionals To Support Westlife On Tour – 28 March 2007

We'd like to announce that the Unconventionals will be Supporting Westlife on some of their UK tour dates.

Other dates are to be confirmed but we will be performing at Wembley Arena and we are delighted to be working with Kian and the boys again, and to be singing some of our new material as well as a few of our old Favourites from the Xfactor.

Love The Uncons.

xxxxx

Credit/Source: www.myspace.com/theunconventionalsmusic

Brighton Ready For Westlife – 27 March 2007

Westlife, Brighton Centre, Brighton, Mar 28 & 29

The screams will probably drown out the seagulls as Westlife return to Brighton next week.

The squeaky-clean Irish four-piece are in the city for two nights performing both their greatest hits, including their 13 number ones, and a selection of the greatest love songs of all time from their latest Love Album.

The band's tour kicked off last Tuesday in Nottingham, and judging by the gushing reviews on the official website, long-time fans won't be disappointed.

Doors 6.30pm, tickets £29.50. Call 08709 009100

Credit/Source: Thanx Joanne for finding

Support Act For Westlife Tour - 19 March 2007

Boy band Billiam – who staged a fund-raising show at Blackpool Opera House last year – are riding the crest of a wave having landed the official support slot on Westlife's current nationwide tour.

Billiam – made up of Gee, Jordan, Jazz and Stephen – are a band that are trying to change the face of pop with its mixture of vocal ability, tight dance routines and good looks hopefully filling a gap in the market.

Billiam were formed after a nationwide search to try to find the boy band of 2007. All four lads have wanted to be in the music industry since they were kids, and they cite their recent influences as people like Take That , Elton John, Wham, and Lee Ryan.

Stirling-born Gee is the baby of the group, at just 20. Other than succeeding in music, his main ambition is to buy a giraffe. Wristband obsessed Stephen is the self confessed cheesey pop addict of the band – admitting to owning the Fast Food Rockers album among others.

Jazz is from Birmingham, and his music taste is spread wide, from r&b by Jagged Edge and Aaliyah, to funky house, speed garage and pop.

Which just leaves Jordan who is the quietest member of the group. Hailing from Leeds, he is a keen football fan and is full of useful trivia.

Billiam have been recording, and gigging for several months, and have so far worked with producers such as Steve Evens, Jamie Cullum, and Flashpoint UK. Their sound is pure pop - their most popular track, Beautiful Ones, combines pop melodies and a catchy sing along chorus for dancing to.

Credit/Source: www.blackpoolonline.co.uk

Westlife Line-up Spring Shows - 16 March 2007

Sarah Walters

IF a band can be judged on its chart success, it's fair to say that Irish boy band Westlife are almost as big as The Beatles. They're not quite, but then in these terms the Beatles are only almost as big as Elvis.

Of course, we're talking number one singles, of which Westlife have had a whopping 14. It puts them third behind Elvis (who scored a mighty 21 number ones in the UK) and The Beatles (17) and ties them with Cliff Richard. That's quite some company to find yourself keeping.

But the luminaries above them don't intimidate these Irish boys. No, instead, they've cracked many a joke about wanting to score at least 20 top spot singles to knock the Beatles, as the saying goes, down to size.

And who knows? They might just do it. Everyone thought the race was over for Westlife when Bryan (now Brian) McFadden jumped ship back in 2004, but the 'Loife have completed a number of arena tours and racked up two number one albums and their 14th number one single, The Rose, since.

So, there's no denying Westlife have been a huge success story. They've found a following in 40 countries, including most of Europe, Africa, Australia and even Latin America, and they've sold almost 40 million records, earning them 28 platinum awards for their eight hit albums.

Melody

Not bad for the four boys from Sligo and Dublin. Ah yes, but then it was never just Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan at the controls. While some attribute Westlife's success to their ability to deliver a pleasing melody, others believe that it's the back office staff that have kept the Westlife hit machine moving.

Originally backed and tweaked by X Factor's Mr Nasty, Simon Cowell, after their discovery by fellow judge Louis Walsh, Westlife was originally managed by Louis and Boyzone's Ronan Keating - previously Ireland's biggest pop export before Westlife stole his crown. Similar teams have now scored four number one singles for talent show winners...

Steered by knowing hands, then, but the group have always doggedly resisted any 'manufatured' tag, and perhaps the evidence is in their growth as an act.

It's barely eight years since the boys put out their first record, Swear It Again, in April 1999, but they have gone through many a metamorphosis since, moving their music from teen pop to stadium swing, while their reputation as a group that can shift a record or two has sealed them a new five-album deal.

Westlife play the M.E.N. Arena on Friday, March 16 and Saturday, March 17. £29.50. Call the Box Office on 0870 060 1768 or click here.

Credit/Source: www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Westlife Are Back At Nottingham Arena - 12 March 2007

WESTLIFE - THE LOVE TOUR
Westlife are back at Nottingham Arena on Monday 12th March with ‘The Love Tour’.

Ireland’s fab four hold the Arena’s record for appearing on our stage more times than any other artists and the 2007 date will take that number to 11.

Shane, Mark, Kian and Nicky are one of the most successful boy bands around. They’ve notched up countless number ones, won endless awards and are the biggest selling arena tour act ever.

Catch the boys on their 2007 tour - tickets are priced at £29.50 (plus booking fee). You can book through our 24hr Ticket Hotline on 0870 121 0123 or log onto our website at www.nottingham-arena.com. You can also call in to the Nottingham Arena Box Office, Bolero Square, The Lace Market, Nottingham.

If you fancy watching the show in style you can buy Premium Tickets by calling 0115 853 3008

Credit/Source: Nottingham Arena / Thanx Joanne for finding

Hot In The City - 5 March 2007

Irish boyband Westlife must own property in SA since they're always showing up here. Michael Bolton and Michael Learns to Rock join them at the River Club in Observatory this Friday.

Credit/Source: The Cape Argus / Shounees

Westlife Comes To Durban This Week – 3 March 2007

Irish Super boy band WESTLIFE is returning South Africa for their LOVE Tour and will be performing in Durban at the Westridge Tennis Stadium on Thursday 8 March

The band will once again woo their KZN fans with their all time chart-topping hits and some of the greatest and most memorable LOVE songs of all time from their new album.

The LOVE Tour will see Westlife perform LOVE songs back to back including all time classics like the ‘The Rose’, ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ and ‘You’ve Lost that Loving Feeling’.

A familiar blend of big ballads and mid-tempo numbers, balanced by the occasional up-tempo song, passionate vocals and memorable melodies, makes for a winning formula… one that’s been winning hearts and ears since the dawn of popular music. 40 million album sales are testament to the fact that Westlife have a massive repertoire and South African fan base, who will be delighted to see the band live in South Africa.

“Westlife are a band made up of great looks, extravagant voices and spectacular songs, you just can’t go wrong with that combination – their LOVE Tour will ignite those timeless memories of romance across the country. Concert-goers are in for a superb line up of LOVE, LOVE, LOVE,” says South African Tour Promoters KUSASA SA.

Catch Westlife LIVE in concert on their LOVE Tour at the following venues: 

Johannesburg          Helderfontein Estate                              04 March 2007

Port Elizabeth         EPRU Rugby Stadium                           06 March 2007

Bloemfontein          Goodyear Park                                       07 March 2007

Durban                   Westridge Tennis Stadium   08 March 2007

Cape Town             Constantia Uitsig Hotel & Spa              09 March 2007  

Ticket prices range from R200 TO R320.  Tickets available EXCLUSIVELY from www.ticketconnection.co.za or at selected Mr Price stores.

Credit/Source: www.newsonline.co.za

OFM Celebrates With Westlife And Michael Bolton – 1 March 2007

As part of OFM's 21st birthday celebrations, international superstars Michael Bolton and Westlife will be performing in central South Africa in March 2007.

The concert will take place on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 at Goodyear Park Stadium.

Tickets are available at www.ofm.co.za or from Ticket Connection at all participating Mr. Price stores across central South Africa.

Credit/Source: www.marketingweb.co.za

Westlife On Tour – 20 February 2007

Westlife’s massive tour starts tomorrow, Wednesday 21st February, in Australia, moving on to South Africa, the UK and Ireland. And if you’re lucky enough to have a ticket to one of these amazing shows, we want to hear your reviews!

We’ve set up threads in the Tour section of the forum where you can post your experiences of the concerts, and we’ll be picking the best review of each show to feature right here on the homepage.

To add your reviews of the Perth show, click here.

Credit/Source: www.westlife.com

Anthony Callea Steps In For Young Divas On Westlife Tour – 19 February 2007

Tix On Sale Now

If you're a fan of Anthony's and going to the upcoming Westlife tour, your day is about to get a whole lot better... due to commitments, Young Divas have had to pull out from supporting the Irish superstars at their Oz shows and Anthony has been confirmed to join the tour! He'll now play all of their scheduled concerts, with the exception of Perth, warming up the crowds with songs from his latest album 'A New Chapter', including new single 'Addicted To You'. Tix on sale now.

It'll be a multi-continent pop spectacular when Anthony Callea joins Irish superstars Westlife on their forthcoming tour of Australia, kicking off in Brisbane next week.

Originally to be supported by Young Divas, Westlife were forced to reschedule their original September 2006 dates (due to delays in the recording of their latest release, 'The Love Album') and unfortunately the change of tour dates has conflicted with Young Divas schedule, resulting in a change to the bill (Ricki-Lee had songwriting commitments in the US).

Anthony is thrilled to be joining the group for their eagerly-awaited tour de force and is sure to thrill fans with his incredible live performances of songs from his latest album 'A New Chapter' as well as tracks from his debut self-titled album.

Anthony will perform in all cities, except Perth.

Tickets to all shows on sale now from Ticketek 132 849 or www.ticketek.com.au

- Westlife Australian Tour Dates

Friday, February 21 - Entertainment Centre, Adelaide
Monday, February 26 - Vodafone Arena, Melbourne
Tuesday, February 27 - Acer Arena, Sydney
Wednesday, February 28 - Entertainment Centre, Brisbane

Credit/Source: www.sonybmg.com.au

Divas Pull Out Of Gig – 10 February 2007

TOP-SELLING pop group The Young Divas have pulled out of the Westlife tour.

The group -- which contains Ricki-Lee Coultier, Emily Williams, Paulini Curuenavuli and Kate DeAraugo -- had been booked to support the Irish boy band when they tour Australia later this month.

But the girls have stepped down from the tour and been replaced by Anthony Callea.

The Westlife tour was initially booked for the Rod Laver Arena last September, but was rescheduled for the Vodafone Arena on February 26.

The support act reshuffle comes at a time when the group has been weathering speculation that Coultier is set to leave the quartet permanently, amid rumours of rampant egos and personality clashes.

Coultier filmed the video clip for the Diva's next single during the week and has headed overseas for six weeks to work on her solo album.

Lavina Williams, the sister of Diva Emily and also an Idol graduate, will stand in for Coultier while she is overseas.

Diva's manager David Champion tipped cold water on the red hot rumour that Coultier was planning to quit the group.

He said she would be promoting the girls' new single and would record the Divas' next album.

"The Young Divas' success has surprised everybody," Champion said.

"It has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, but the Divas are intent on going forward and continuing on this whirlwind of a ride.

"They are disappointed they won't be sharing the stage with Westlife, but are looking forward to headlining their own tour later this year."

Credit/Source: www.news.com.au/sundayheraldsun

Extra Dublin Dates On Sale Today – 2 February 2007

Westlife have added two extra dates to The Love Tour 2007. They'll be playing Dublin on 2nd and 3rd May 2007, and tickets are now on sale. You can buy them from Ticketmaster

Credit/Source: Ticketmaster

Westlife Final Two Dates Added - 30 January 2007

WESTLIFE announce TWO FINAL EXTRA DATES at the Point on 2 and 3 May 2007! Westlife continue their record breaking run with a total of 12 nights at the Point Theatre with a total of 10 extra dates added due to phenomenal demand!

The chart topping sensations have already performed 57 sold out concerts in Ireland with a total attendance of 537,223. And to date Westlife have performed 38 sold out Shows at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast.

Thurs 19 April, Point Theatre
Fri 20 April, Point Theatre
Sat 21 April, Point Theatre– extra date
Mon 23 April, Point Theatre– extra date
Tues 24, Point Theatre – extra date
Thurs 26 April, Point Theater – extra date
Fri 27 April, Point Theatre – extra date
Sat 28 April, Point Theatre – extra date
Mon 30 April, Point Theatre – extra date
Tues 1 May, Point Theatre – extra date
Wed 2 May – FINAL EXTRA DATES ADDED
Thurs 3 May – FINAL EXTRA DATES ADDED

Tickets for the extra dates from €38.70 including booking fee go on sale this Friday at 9am.

In person: from 99 Ticketmaster outlets nationwide
24hr hotlines: Tel: (ROI) 0818 719 300 (NI) 0870 243 4455
Buy online: www.ticketmaster.ie

The band has performed a staggering 384 shows together since 2001 and over the years have gained countless brilliant live reviews and a reputation as one of the best live vocal acts in music history. Their Face To Face 06 tour was their best to date and was fresher and more exciting than ever. It was a particularly memorable tour as it saw the band make history when they took to the stage for the 21st time at Wembley Arena and were duly presented with an award honouring them as the pop act who has performed there the most times in the history of the venue.

Westlife are the biggest vocal band in the world right now and their successes to date are unrivalled. They are the only recording artists in the history of the awards to win the prestigious Record of the Year four times. They have performed to millions of fans on six sell-out arena tours to become the biggest selling arena tour act ever. They have sold over 35 million records globally; had seven multi-platinum albums in the UK alone; scored a record breaking 13 UK number ones; picked up two BRIT Awards and an MTV Europe.

Westlife - The Love Tour 2007. Tickets for the final two extra dates on sale this Friday at 9AM.

Credit/Source: www.mcd.ie

Two New Shows Added To Tour - 29 January 2007

Westlife have added two extra dates to The Love Tour 2007. They'll be playing Dublin on 2nd and 3rd May 2007, and tickets go on sale from 9am this Friday (3rd February).

For a full run-down of tour dates, check out the Dates area.

Credit/Source: www.westlife.com

Two Extra Dublin Dates On Sale! - 21 December 2006

Two more dates were added for Dublin for The Love Tour 2007. Tickets for 30 April and 1 May 2007 are NOW on sale.

You can buy tickets HERE

Credit/Source: www.ticketmaster.ie

South Africa Dates On Sale - 6 December 2006

Westlife have announced three new South Africa shows, and tickets for all six of the dates are now on sale at www.ticketconnection.co.za.

Saturday 3rd March - Super Bowl, Sun City
Sunday 4th March - Helderfontein Estate, Johannesburg
Tuesday 6th March - EPRU Rugby Stadium, Port Elizabeth
Wednesday 7th March - Goodyear Park, Bloemfontein
Thursday 8th March - Westridge Tennis Stadium, Durban
Friday 9th March - Hamiltons Rugby Club, Cape Town.

Credit/Source: www.westlife.com

Forth Belfast Date On Sale Today - 2 December 2006

Due to overwhelming demand, a fourth show at Belfast Odyssey Arena has been added to Westlife's 2007 tour. Tickets for Monday 16th April go on sale today at 9am.

You can buy tickets HERE

Villy

South Africa Shows Announced - 1 December 2006

Westlife have announced three concerts in South Africa next year – and tickets go on sale at midday on Wednesday 6th December.

Saturday 3rd March – Super Bowl, Sun City
Sunday 4th March – Helderfontein Estate, Johannesburg
Tuesday 6th March – EPRU Rugby Stadium, Port Elizabeth

Further details to follow.

Credit/Source: www.westlife.com

Forth Belfast Tour Date Added - 29 November 2006

Westlife have announced they are to play a fourth gig at the Odyssey Arena on April 16 next year as part of their Love Tour.

The band, currently top of the album charts, have already sold out concerts on April 13, 14 and 15. Tickets go on sale this Saturday, December 2, at 9am.

They are available from the Odyssey Box Office on 9073 9074, the usual Ticketmaster outlets, online at www.ticketmaster.ie and credit card bookings can be made on 0870 2434455.

Credit/Source: www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

X Factor Stars To Support Westlife - 28 November 2006

X Factor stars Eton Road are set to team up with Westlife.

The Liverpool band heard the news after they were booted off the show.

Despite their initial disappointment Louis Walsh promised them a recording contract and support slot with the boy band.

Eton Road said: "We only found out today so we're all really shocked but we cannot wait."

The band have lost out on the chance to release a Christmas record in the wake of their defeat but they admitted that they do not feel bitter about the outcome.

They said: "We knew it was going to happen so it wasn't a big shock to us."

The band also have a photo shoot with fashion magazine ID lined up.

Credit/Source: www.itv.com

Extra Belfast Date - 20 November 2006

On Sale Saturday 25 November 2006 at 9am

Westlife have announced an extra date at the Odyssey, Belfast on 15 April 2007 in addition to previously announced dates as part of their upcoming Love Tour. Westlife have been a regular chart-topping act and have released several highly successful albums - including Coast to Coast and the 2002 greatest hits collection Unbreakable.

Credit/Source: www.ticketmaster.ie

Belfast Tickets On Sale This Weekend - 14 November 2006

Westlife have added two gigs in Belfast to The Love Tour 2007 – and tickets go on sale this Saturday (18th November).

The shows will take place at Belfast Odyssey Arena on Friday 13th April and Saturday 14th April.

Credit/Source www.westlife.com

Dublin And Cardiff Dates Added To Tour - 2 November 2006

Westlife have added new dates in Dublin and Cardiff to The Love Tour 2007.

They'll be playing The Point in Dublin on 27th and 28th April and Cardiff CIA on 21st March.

Tickets for all three shows go on sale from 9am tomorrow, Friday 3rd November.

Credit/Source: www.westlife.com

Westlife Set To Bring A Bit Of Love To Belfast - 27 October 2006

By Maureen Coleman

27 October 2006

Westlife will play two dates in Belfast next year as part of their Love tour, it was announced last night.

The hugely popular Irish band, who were in the city last week to take part in the gala reopening night at the Grand Opera House, will be back at the Odyssey Arena on Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14.

Tickets to see them go on sale on Saturday, November 18 at 9am from the Odyssey Arena box office and usual Ticketmaster outlets.

The group have played a record number of shows at the Odyssey over the last few years and consider Belfast their second home, next to Dublin.

Westlife release their Love album - a collection of favourite love songs - next month.

The first single to be released from the new album is The Rose, which was recorded by Bette Midler in 1980.

Credit/Source: www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Arena Reports Booming Business After Facelift - 27 October 2006

SIX months after re-opening, Wembley Arena has welcomed more than half-a-million visitors to more than 60 events.

The venue since reopened in April after a £35 million facelift.

The first act to play there was Depeche Mode and, the owners said, the Arena hadn't had a "dark week" since.

continued...

Other acts to have performed there include dancer Michael Flatley, Take That, Westlife, and Billy Joel.

Madonna stasged eight sold-out concerts.

Lined up for the Arena are George Michael, Cliff Richard and Christina Aguilera.

General manager Peter Tudor said: "We're having a fantastic year.

"By the time we reach December 31, more than a million people will have experienced the new Wembley Arena and 137 shows will have taken place in just nine months.

"The 2007 diary is already filling up, with Kylie kick-starting the new year."

Credit/Source: www.harrowtimes.co.uk

New Glasgow Date - 26 October 2006

Tickets for Westlife's gig at Glasgow SECC on Sunday 8th April 2007 will go on sale from www.livenation.co.uk tomorrow (Friday 27th) at 9am.

Credit/Source: www.westlife.com

Belfast Dates Coming Soon - 16 October 2006

Great news for all you Westlife fans in Belfast – the group have just announced plans to add dates in the city to The Love Tour 2007.

Keep an eye right here for full details.

Credit/Source: www.westlife.com

Second London And Newcastle Dates - 12 October 2006

Tickets go on sale tomorrow (Friday 13th October) for two new dates on Westlife’s 2007 tour: Wembley Arena on 1st April and Newcastle Arena on 4th April. They will be available from 9am at www.livenation.co.uk.

Credit/Source: www.westlife.com

Extra Dublin Tour Dates - 11 October 2006

Two new dates added for Westlife’s Love Tour 2007 for Dublin on 24 & 26 April 2007. The tickets will go on sale tomorrow at 8am on Ticketmaster

Villy

Extra Bournemouth Date Added - 6 October 2006

A second tour date was added for Bournemouth on 26 March 2007.

You can buy tickets HERE

Villy

Extra Manchester Date Added - 6 October 2006

A second tour date was added for Manchester on 17 March 2007.

You can buy tickets HERE

Villy

Extra Dublin Dates Added - 6 October 2006

Two more tour dates were added for Dublin on 21 and 23 April 2007.

You can buy tickets for Dublin and all the tour dates HERE

Villy

Dublin Tickets On General Sale Today! - 6 October 2006

A reminder for everyone who wants tickets for the Dublin concerts on 19 & 20 April 2007 that tickets go on general sale today at 9am on Ticketmaster.

Credit/Source: www.ticketmaster.co.uk

Dublin Dates On Pre-Sale - 5 October 2006

Tickets are available on exclusive pre-sale for Westlife's Dublin shows at The Point on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th April by clicking here. The password is LOVEALBUM

The general sale starts at 9am on Friday 6th October.

Credit/Source: www.westlife.com

Dublin Tickets Pre-Sale Today! - 5 October 2006

A reminder for everyone who wants tickets for the Dublin concerts on 19 & 20 April 2007 that there will be a pre-sale today from 9am on Ticketmaster.

Credit/Source: www.ticketmaster.co.uk

New Birmingham Date - 4 October 2006

A second Birmingham date has been added to Westlife’s 2007 tour. The band will play at the NEC on 24th March and tickets are available to buy now by clicking here.

For a full rundown of where Westlife will be playing, head over to the Dates section.

Credit/Source: www.westlife.com

Dublin Tickets Pre-Sale Tomorrow - 4 October 2006

There will be a pre-sale for the two Dublin concerts (19 & 20 April 2007) tomorrow at 9am on Ticketmaster.

Credit/Source: www.ticketmaster.co.uk

More Tour Dates Added - 2 October 2006

Four new dates have been added to Westlife’s 2007 tour:

14th March – Sheffield Hallam FM Arena
20th March – Cardiff International Arena
7th April – Glasgow SECC
11th April – Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre

Tickets for all shows are available now from www.livenation.co.uk

Credit/Source: www.westlife.com

Westlife Add Sheffield Date - 2 October 2006

WESTLIFE have announced a second date in Sheffield for their Love Tour 2007

The Irish boy band will play Hallam FM Arena on Wednesday March 14, as well as Tuesday March 13 next year.

The date was announced "after fantastic ticket sales on the opening weekend" of sale, an arena spokesman said.

Westlife, the biggest selling arena tour act eve, will perform tracks from their forthcoming LP The Love Album, due for release next month, as well as all the hits and favourites from over the years.

The tour will take in 11 arenas across the UK.

Westlife have sold more than 35 million records globally, had seven multi-platinum albums in the UK alone, scored a record-breaking 13 UK number ones, picked up two Brit Awards and an MTV Europe award.

Tickets for both Sheffield dates are on sale now, £29.50 plus booking fee.

Tickets can be booked in person at the venue, online at www.hallamfmarena.co.uk or through the credit card hotline - 0114 256 5656.

FOUR golden oldies of pop are joining forces for a retro tour to bring memories flooding back for South Yorkshire music fans.

The 'Once In A Lifetime Rewind Tour' sees The Osmonds, David Essex, David Cassidy and Showaddywaddy re-unite for a show at Sheffield Hallam FM Arena on Saturday April 21. Tickets, priced £37.50, go on sale on Friday at 9am.

Credit/Source: www.sheffieldtoday.net

Extra Cardiff Date Added - 2 October 2006

A second Cardiff concert on 20^th March 2007 was added and it is on sale! You can buy tickets HERE

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Extra Glasgow Date Added - 30 September 2006

A second Glasgow concert on 7^th April 2007 was added and it is on sale! You can buy tickets HERE

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Extra Sheffield Date Added - 30 September 2006

A second Sheffield concert on 14^th March 2007 was added and it is on sale! You can buy tickets HERE

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Extra Aberdeen Date Added For The Love Tour 2007- 30 September 2006

A second Aberdeed concert on 11^th April 2007 was added and it is on sale! You can buy tickets HERE

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Extra Brighton Date Added - 29 September 2006

A second tour date was added for Brighton on 29 March 2007.

You can buy tickets for Brighton and all the tour dates HERE

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Irish Tour Dates - 29 September 2006

Westlife have added two Irish dates to The Love Tour 2007. On 19th and 20th April next year, they will perform at Dublin's Point Theatre.

Tickets go on sale on Friday 6th October from 9am from the following ticket outlets:

In person: from 99 Ticketmaster outlets nationwide
24hr hotlines: (ROI) 0818 719 300 (NI) 0870 243 4455
Online: www.ticketmaster.ie

Credit/Source: www.westlife.com

Tickets For The Love Tour 2007 On General Sale Today - 29 September 2006

Hiya!

Don’t forget that tickets for The Love Tour 2007 go on general sale today at 9am.

You can buy tickets on www.ticketmaster.co.uk.

Good luck everyone! J

Villy

Band's Life Goes On - 28 September 2006

By Gordon Barr, The Evening Chronicle

Westlife are heading back to the Toon. Entertainment Editor Gordon Barr has the details.

When Westlife last toured the country, rumours were rife it would be the group's last set of concerts.

But, as has been the case with the Irish pop stars for the past few years, the rumours proved to be unfounded and the lads today announced yet another tour and another show for Newcastle.

Westlife will play the Metro Radio Arena on April 3 next year, with tickets on general sale from 9am tomorrow.

It will be the group's 24th concert at the venue in the space of just five years - breaking their own record for gigs there.

Earlier this year, band member Kian Egan told the Chronicle he was amazed at Westlife's continued success and especially the response they always get from North East fans.

"We always get a fantastic reaction from the Geordie fans. All our shows there are memorable. But to think that more than five years on we would still be selling out there is incredible," he said.

With more than a dozen chart-topping singles behind them, perhaps it isn't surprising Westlife are still big news.

Knocked relentlessly by their critics, yet adored unconditionally by their fans, you can't argue with the statistics. "I know people mock us, but we do what we do," says Kian. "It is all about pop music and entertaining our fans. We don't pretend to be anything we are not, and while some may not like our music, there are plenty out there who do."

Between their debut single in 1999 and their last chart-topper, You Raise Me Up late last year, the lads have notched up two Brit Awards and four Record of the Year gongs.

And on their live performances, Kian says: "We like to go big. Our gigs are shows, in the proper sense of the word. Without distracting from the music, we like to give a big production, entertain.

"They seem to get bigger by the year. We're always looking at new ideas."

Westlife are at the Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle, on April 3. Tickets are available from the usual outlets from 9am tomorrow.

Credit/Source: : Joanne for finding / icNewcastle

Preview: Westlife - 28 September 2006

Gavin Allen, South Wales Echo

Westlife will play Cardiff International Arena on March 19 as part of their 2007 tour.

Tickets for The Love Tour 2007 will go on sale tomorrow at 9am although fanclub members can already buy tickets via the presale which began yesterday and can be accessed at www.livenation.co.uk/westlife

The band will be performing tracks from their forthcoming new studio album The Love Album, which is due for release this November, as well as all the hits and favourites from over the years.

The Irish vocal group, comprising Kian, Mark, Nicky and Shane, played four dates in Cardiff this year as part of the Face To Face 06 Tour, playing three consecutive nights at the CIA in March and once at Coopers Field in July as part of the Summer Nights series of outdoor concerts.

The band has performed 384 shows together since 2001 and the last tour was particularly memorable for them as they made history by playing at Wembley for the 21st time, becoming the pop act which has performed there the most times in the history of the venue.

Tickets will cost £29.50 and can be purchased from the CIA box office on 029 2022 4488.

Credit/Source: http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk

Westlife To Return For Show - 28 September 2006

SCOTT BEGBIE

Irish sensations Westlife love Aberdeen so much, they are coming back.

The boy band will perform in the Granite City next year, it was announced this afternoon.

The lads, who thrilled thousands of fans in two sell-out gigs at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre in May this year, will play at AECC next April.

The concert will be part of the band's The Love Tour 2007 and tickets will go on sale at 9am on Friday.

The band's dates in May both sold out within an hour of going on sale.

Clarke Milloy, AECC managing director, said: "It is great to welcome back the band yet again to the AECC, where earlier this year they played two sell-out gigs as part of their Face to Face 06 Tour.

"We expect demand for tickets to be high due to the popularity of Westlife in the North-east.

"If their past Aberdeen concerts are anything to go by they will be memorable affairs."

And the return gig fulfils a promise band member Kian made to the ecstatic audience during the May shows.

That was when he pledged to the screaming fans the boy band would be back next year.

The boys will perform tracks from their forth- coming The Love Album, due to be released this November, as well as hits and favourites from over the years.

Westlife are phenomenally popular and are still at the top of their game after eight years together.

Last year's album Face To Face sold 1.1 million copies in just three months after its release in October.

Westlife have now performed a staggering 384 shows together since 2001.

They have also won the prestigious Record of the Year four times, notched up 35 million global record sales, garnered seven multi-platinum albums in the UK and won numerous other awards.

sbegbie@ajl.co.uk

Credit/Source: Joanne for finding / www.thisisnorthscotland.co.uk

The Love Tour 2007 - 27 September 2006

Today, Westlife announce details for The Love Tour 2007. They'll be playing 11 UK arena shows, performing tracks from their forthcoming studio album The Love Album, due for release this November, as well as all the hits and favourites from over the years.

To access the exclusive pre-sale, visit www.livenation.co.uk/westlife, where you'll find ticketing details for every show.

Here's the full rundown of dates:

12th March Nottingham Arena
13th March Sheffield Hallam Arena
16th March Manchester MEN Arena
19th March Cardiff CIA
23rd March Birmingham NEC
25th March Bournemouth BIC
28th March Brighton Centre
31st March Wembley Arena
3rd April Newcastle Metro Arena
6th April Glasgow SECC
10th April Aberdeen AECC

Credit/Source: www.westlife.com

For some people the link through Live Nation doesn’t work so you can use The Direct Link To Ticketmaster.

Glasgow Tickets On Sale - 27 September 2006

Glasgow Tickets ON SALE

Buy your tickets in advance by signing in below.  Public sale does not start until Friday 29th September.

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to book the best seats in the house for one of pop’s most popular and successful groups.

Westlife have announced details for The Love Tour 2007.  In March and April of next year Westlife will play 11 UK Arena shows.  The band will be performing tracks from their forthcoming brand new studio album The Love Album, due for release this November, as well as all the hits and favourites from over the years.

The band has performed a staggering 384 shows together since 2001 and over the years have gained countless brilliant live reviews and a reputation as one of the best live vocal acts in music history.  Their Face To Face 06 tour was their best to date and was fresher and more exciting than ever.  It was a particularly memorable tour as it saw the band make history when they took to the stage for the 21st time at Wembley Arena and were duly presented with an award honouring them as the pop act who has performed there the most times in the history of the venue.

Westlife are a total cultural phenomenon.  After 8 years they are still at the top of their game.  Their most recent album, Face To Face was the biggest selling album in 2005 for record label SonyBMG, selling 1.1 million copies in just 3 months after its release in October.

Westlife are the biggest vocal band in the world right now and their successes to date are unrivalled.  They are the only recording artists in the history of the awards to win the prestigious Record of the Year four times. They have performed to millions of fans on six sell-out arena tours to become the biggest selling arena tour act ever. They have sold over 35 million records globally; had seven multi-platinum albums in the UK alone; scored a record breaking 13 UK number ones; picked up two BRIT Awards and an MTV Europe.

Credit/Source: www.livenation.co.uk

Westlife Announce Tour Dates - 27 September 2006

From The Sun… I’m sure there will be an announcement on the Official later in the day but here is what The Sun says:

The Love Tour ... Westlife to play 12 UK dates in 2007

WESTLIFE have announced details of their Love Tour 2007.

They will play 12 UK arena dates, performing new tracks from their forthcoming CD The Love Album, out in November.

It all kicks off on March 12 in Nottingham and will finish in Aberdeen on April 10. Tickets go on sale on Friday at 9am.

Where And When To Catch Them:

12th March Nottingham Arena 0870 121 0123

13th March Sheffield Hallam Arena 0114 256 5656

16th March Manchester MEN Arena 0870 190 8000

19th March Cardiff CIA 02920 224 488

23rd March Birmingham NEC 0870 909 4133

25th March Bournemouth BIC 0870 111 3000

28th March Brighton Centre 0870 900 9100

31st March Wembley Arena 0870 060 0870

3rd April Newcastle Metro Radio Arena 0870 707 8000

6th April Glasgow SECC 0870 040 4000

10th April Aberdeen AECC 0870 272 6600

Tickets go on sale to general public on Friday 29th September at 9am Fanclub presale and Live Nation presale begins Wednesday 27th September at 9am

Credit Cards: 0870 400 0688 (All tickets subject to booking fee)

Buy online: www.LiveNation.co.uk / www.ticketrush.co.uk

Free pre-release alerts to your mobile from www.westlife.com

For further info please contact: Stuart Bell – The Outside Organisation – 0207 436 3633 Stuart.bell@outside-org.co.uk

Credit/Source: www.thesun.co.uk

Westlife 2007 Tour - 26 September 2006

Pre-sale tomorrow…

Westlife will be embarking on a brand new tour throughout the UK in spring 2007. We'll be bringing you full details and ticketing information from 9am tomorrow, so check back then...

Credit/Source: www.westlife.com

It’s been said that there will be a pre-sale for some of the dates tomorrow at 9am so keep an eye on www.ticketmaster.co.uk in case the official site doesn’t mention anything till tomorrow…